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Gabriel Flores Jr vs Jayson Velez

Stockton’s Gabriel Flores Jr (22-0) has been slowly but surely making a name for himself in the boxing world. Already a major ticket seller in the Bay, Flores has been on the national circuit for a couple of years picking up wins on undercards for major fights. The super featherweight is hoping to lock himself into a world title fight sometime in the near future.

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Published: January 14, 2021

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Published: July 22, 2020

LAS VEGAS — Oscar Valdez was not interested in a distance fight. The former featherweight world champion, in his second fight as a junior lightweight, knocked out Jayson Velez (29-7-1, 21 KOs) with 37 seconds remaining in the 10th and final round Thursday evening at the MGM Grand Conference Center — Grand Ballroom. Valdez (28-0, 22 KOs) knocked down Velez in the fifth round and twice more in the 10th before the referee called it off. A former world title challenger, this was the first KO defeat of Velez's career. Valdez, the WBC No. 1 contender at 130 pounds, now has his sights set on countryman and longtime champion Miguel Berchelt. “Miguel Berchelt is the fight I want. He has the WBC title at 130 pounds. I want the WBC title. Miguel and I would make for a great fight," Valdez said. “Velez was everything I expected, a tough warrior who fought his heart out. I commend him for a great performance and a great fight.” — Oops, he did it again. Super middleweight destroyer Edgar Berlanga (14-0, 14 KOs) scored his 14th consecutive first-round knockout, obliterating the usually durable Eric Moon (11-3, 6 KOs) in 62 seconds. A pair of overhand rights sent a dazed Moon to the canvas, and referee Kenny Bayless  had seen enough. “It was another step-up fight for me. We prepared to go rounds, but I got him hurt and got him out of there," Berlanga said. “I still have so much room to grow as a fighter. The power is there, but I will show everyone that I am a well-rounded fighter. The knockout streak is cool, but there is more to me than first-round knockouts.” — The Isaac Dogboe comeback is in motion. The former WBO junior featherweight world champion, coming off back-to-back defeats to Emanuel Navarrete, dominated Chris Avalos via eighth-round TKO in a statement-making performance at featherweight. Dogboe (21-2, 15 KOs) had not fought in more than a year, but he shook off the ring rust in short order, using a steady body attack to break down the two-time world title challenger. “I was off for 14 months. This was a long time coming. I felt great with my new trainer, Barry Hunter. We’re only getting warmed up," Dogboe said. “I wanted to show everyone that Isaac Dogboe never went away. I’m still here, and I am only getting better.” — ESPY winner Kim Clavel (12-0, 2 KOs) was victorious in her ESPN debut, as she defeated the previously undefeated Natalie Gonzalez (6-1, 1 KO) by unanimous decision (80-72 3x) in a light flyweight bout. Clavel made a triumphant return to the ring, as she worked as a nurse in Montreal elder care facilities on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19. Her contributions earned her the 2020 Pat Tillman Award for Service last month at the ESPYs. “I knew it would be a hard fight because she’s a good fighter. She had a good amateur background," Clavel said. "This was my first time here. I had some pressure, but with every round, I felt better and better in the ring with my coach. We won all the rounds. This is what we wanted. “I would love to stay active and fight again before the end of 2020. I want to be the best in the light flyweight division.”    — Junior welterweight prospect Elvis "The Dominican Kid" Rodriguez (8-0-1, 8 KOs) notched his second "Bubble" knockout in 19 days, icing Dennis Okoth (4-4-1, 2 KOs) with a single left cross in the second round. Rodriguez has won six straight by knockout since a technical draw in his third pro fight.

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Published: July 14, 2020

"Noche de Campeones III" Final Press Conference (VELEZ vs. SANTIAGO, SERRANO vs. SILGADO)

By Hector Franco 

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On the undercard of the Ande Ward – Sullivan Barrera bout at the Oracle Arena in Oakland California, Joseph Diaz (20-0) defeated Jayson Velez (23-2-1) in dominating fashion. Diaz won a clear unanimous with scores of 100-91, 98-92 and 99-91.  

This was Velez’s third fight in a row with a different trainer and he was coming off of a loss to Ronny Rios in his previous bout.  The first round was a feel out round for both fighters. Neither man took the advantage, but at the end of the first round Velez landed a straight right hand that left a cut under Diaz’s right eye. 

The second round saw both men exchange hard body punches. These weren’t shoeshine punches they were trading hard punches. Diaz with a minute left in the round gained the advantage by landing an overhand left hand that stunned Velez. Diaz took control and began to back Velez up while landing hard punches to the body and head. 

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The Olympian from South El Monte took control in the third and fourth rounds as he counter punched Velez. The overhand left was continuously landing for Diaz. The only punch that Velez seemed to have any success with was a right hand when Diaz pulled back after throwing punches of his own. 

 As the rounds passed by Diaz began landing more punches including right hands and right hooks to the body. Diaz had his best round in the 10th. The 2012 U.S. Olympian put all of his punches together and landed beautiful combinations on Velez. Velez showed the heart of a champion taking all of the punches from Diaz. Most of the punches especially in the 10th round landed flush on Velez. 

Joseph Diaz in the biggest test of his career put on an exciting performance and outclassed his opponent. It was an impressive showing for the young fighter. Fans can now look forward to seeing Diaz in the ring with some of the other top featherweights in the division.  Fights with Leo Santa Cruz, Lee Selby and Ronny Rios would all be welcomed at this point. The future may point to an eventual showdown with fellow Mexican prospect Oscar Valdez who is also promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.